well I am officially in the full swing of 'adulthood' as we like to call it. Working all day long and coming home and just being EXHAUSTED! Aviva Stadium is definitely growing on me. At first, it was difficult and frustrating because they had me doing such boring, non-productive jobs for me to do (i.e. Polishing silverware, plates & glasses) but as the week continued I realized something I should have a lot earlier, that I need to PROVE myself there, show them that I know what I'm doing. I work at Yankee, I can do this. But speaking of Yankee, working at Aviva DEFINITELY makes me miss my Legends Family so much. It is a different culture of service and skills as far as I have noticed so far. Friday night I worked the Rugby Game which was very exciting because it was Lenster vs. Munster which are the two biggest rivals in Ireland. It was so strange holding a tray of glasses though, it has been about two months since I did it last, but it was a strange comfort I have determined. Its crazy how far I have come in the service/hospitality aspect in only a few short years.
Anyway, long story short, the internship is growing on me. Still have my moments where I am unsure if it is right for me, but today was only my fifth day there, I know I have to give it time. I really enjoy everyone that I work with, they are very nice and helpful and have already asked to go out this weekend. So its nice to be included.
Well, I have been in a very positive mood today and I just hope that it continues. I am comfortable with being in Ireland, FINALLY! But the crazy part is that in just over a month I will be heading home already. I have very mixed feelings about that. I cant wait to see my family and friends, but being here, I have gained this sense of freedom and responsibility for living on my own. I realized it tonight, walking through Dublin's city center, in all my fancy clothes after work and thinking to myself that life is happening all around me and that I am in the middle of it. I can't keep waiting for it to start, it already has. And that is something I have been realizing more and more every day since I got here. I love the feeling of being independent and knowing that the money I am spending is actually MY money that I have earned, budgeting and saving, ALL of it. Its me becoming an Adult and I cant believe I am at that point already, but I am ready for it.
Sorry for my rant about life, but I just want to keep you updated on where Patricia is with her life in Dublin... And to show people that leaving home for a few months, being in a new environment, can change your life. Because I surely feel like I am a different person, in numerous ways. And that Study Abroad was probably one of the best decisions I have made!
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